In depth comparison and review of Razer Barracuda Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - USB-C | |
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Weight | 340 g | 253 g | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 are lighter than Razer Barracuda Pro headphones. |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Memory foam | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
SOUND QUALITY | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Hybrid noise cancelling | - | |
Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | THX Spatial Audio, THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier | 360° Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda Pro. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 1% | |
Sensitivity | 96 dB/mW | 93 dB | Razer Barracuda Pro have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | Razer Barracuda Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3. |
Magnet Material | Razer Triforce bio-cellulose | - |
MICROPHONE | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Headset microphone | |
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Type | - | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | -38 dB | |
Sensitivity Margin | +/- 1dB | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Controls | Volume, microphone on/mute, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient | Volume, microphone on/mute, RGB colour |
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CABLE | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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FEATURES | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Features | - | ComfortMax System | |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery | - | |
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Battery Life | 40 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | Razer Barracuda Pro | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 |
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Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later |